New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-31
IN THE CATSKILLS.
GUESTS FLocKING TO THE MOUNTAINS
RAIN MoIsrxSs rnE DRY AIn-cuILoREN's ENTER


GUESTS FLoCKING TO THE MOUNTAINS.
RAIN Mo1srsSs THE DRY ArR-cuILoREx's ENTER
ADMINISTRATORS AT THE HOTELS.
GRAND HOTEL, SUMMIT MOUNTAIN, July 30.-Among
the spccia attractions claimed for this popular resort
is the peculiarly dry air which is said TO surround at
all times "Thc drIest and most perfect atmosphere OF
any mountain resort" is the language OK the propre-
tors. The average atmosphere OF the plains having
been sort OF saturated solution for week past WIS
thus natural for who became tired OF smmering In
the oppressive humidity to seek just such place as this
The Eudson River h forty iles away from this heart
of the catskiis The mist and cloud sweep through the
deep valley OF the Ulster and Delaware below But 1t
raned up here all the The mountain Is wet yet
and noneof the guests speaks OF having enjoyed MUCH
In TACT nobody In the range had any idea that such
dcluge OF rain was needed just at this time But all
seem happy again Many faces are seen every
day. especially at these largo resorts Many come and
go frequently; large number tourists and sight
seers who stay few days and have "sojourncd In the
Catsks": large number OF other visitors are seat
tered throughout the who TO stay ard rest
and altogether the quota OF visitors now breathing the
Cask air ia believed to be large, probably above the
average But the height OF the is not reached here
until August great rush is then looked for and bid
weather alone win prevent It. Cots aready in requisi
ton at few of the smaller hotels But there yet
plenty Of rooms to be had at most OF the hotels The
Pine Hill quota tonight is estimated to exceed 1000
Professor Mention Of the Yale College Observatory is at
the Bonnie View House.
The Saturday evening hops at Hotel Ulster are pleas
ing incidents there On Tuesday evening progressive
euchrc was the attraction.
Mrs Grace Cics Forster, has secured dates for
readings and rectatons several leading resorts Her
first evening at the Rip Van Wrinkle last night
j. Leslie Gossin is also in this region. He gave a
series OF humorous and dramatic selections at the
Methodist Church on Thursday evening being assisted
by J. II. La Forest
The Rev. Dr. Howard Crosby continues enthusiastic
over the Catskills.
The chidrens Fancy Dress Carnival at the Grand on
Monday night, q conspicuous affair productive OF
much enjoyment.
The Kaatcrskil has large and brilliant company at
present, and each day adds materially to the number
Tho proceeds OF the Chdrrns Carnival on Saturday
evening were devoted TO the Fresh-Air Fund. Justice
Donohue, Captain John a. Cunningham and General
Mention. among notable arrivals OF the week
stephen O. Firgpct and family of Philadelphia, Horace
Fox and Stephen +. whitman are there also for the
balance OF tho season. ms well rs ". A. wheelock IT, r.
lane and wife, and c. W. Barney and wife. New York.
H. W. Corbett and wife. Oregon; Charles Matthews,
Plainned Mrs ID. A. Montfort, st. Paul; and Rcbecca
Craig Gan Antonio.
A fourhanded billiard contest between Horace Fox,
Frederick Barnes, W. s. Taylor and J. C. Bohcn was
among the incidents OF the week there.
J. Hooker Harnersey has poem entitled " Ronkon
koma In last weeks RdaterskA
Frank Wolfe, general agent OF the West Shore Pass
enger Department. was n recent guest there.
A camp meeting ut the beautiful Hunter grounds will
open Monday. A Prohibition camp begins at Stone
Ridge on August 90.
Manager Topper of the Grant House. reports largely
increased patronage
The season Of rain and gloom caused increased
interest in progressive cuchre at the Prospect Park
again Al The brand in charge Of the summit post Office
lie is a Republican Of the old school, with no Mngwump
The following names found on late pages OF some
OF the hotel registers:
ton. Mr.. ". d. Maxwell. C. H. W GibIey and family,
Ma NJ Garrsso1 Henry C. seison and d. family I
Pool and daughter, Andrew l. MIllson, Mrs James
suhS; and 1 A. n G family Ia taTy es
min r. Quick. r. @. Lennon. william II. Hampton and
family o. Ssw{ort Aired l. ar. and %rs hs
Clinton Mumfori. Mr.. r A. Putnam and family Broon
Darlington Of Philadelphia; Nathan Peck and family Of
Georse r. Honey and wife. Mrs Ann Trimblc Mrs
Trimbls. Miss NJ L, Hicks. Josn ~ Hicks J. Z Wander.
samuel petit. Mrs A. Wagner MIS- O. f. T 8Ss
G. Phillips Mrs. r. A. A. Phillis. William Flnlstcr and
family Mabel Nation n Lo0@ shs and VII Mss
and wife. aud Anna Powell Of New York; Mrs ~ Bum
s ssS and y family "a a lSs' and
daughter. Ada Hilton, OF Aibanyi W. ID Van NlecE
and ssphe Sf e. aud
wife Mr.. snedeker and wife Brooklyn; +: C. Brewstcr
and wife Troy; T. H. Melville and wife, Augusta, Ca
j. n Hank, Baltimore; FRANK Anderson and Wife,
Detroit; W. Mccreery, Columbia, s. G.: Mrs W. C.
Doubleday Jersey City; MIss A. X Simpson, London.
MeGds Mrs J. Hartley. Mrs Robert \. Newton, Mrs
Eugene nckc and son. New.Yerk; y. rogers Brook
yn; Mira william Anablc, Mss e. w. AnaDie Pbiladel
phia; T. w Psrsons. Miss Parsons, Westchestar, " VI
Mira G. L. Hutchius and son, Annapolis; Miss NJ o.
Anable, Lenox. Mass .
Churchill Idi-w. n. Eggers and wife. r. p. Rhein-
hardt and family, J. y. Vanderbilt and family, New
York r. IT, Kidder. +. 4. Brown. II. H. Patt and wife
T. q. Ward, Miss NJ A. Ward Sadie and Clara NJ Ward,
brooklyn; Archer clifford, Newark, N. J.